Watch Now | V.I. Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Make Major Announcement at Seatrade in Miami
Staff Consortium | September 29, 2021
The Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier Cargo Facility had its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Krause Lagoon, St. Croix, on Thursday, just 23 months after its ground-breaking ceremony in July 2020. The building was named after Gordon A Finch, former executive director and board member who served as executive director for 11 years and was the 4th executive director of the VI Port Authority from 1991 to 2002. Chairperson of the Port’s governing board, Willard John said the opening of the cargo building means that the Gallows’ Bay port can now become a small cruise ship port for upscale ferries, mini-cruises and yachts. Before this could happen, however, dredging is required. VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe, known as "Dowe Now" because of his knack for starting and completing projects, was lauded throughout the event by guest…
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ST. THOMAS — There will be two cruise ships berthed at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St. Thomas on Thursday, marking the first two-ship day at the cruise port since th...
ST. CROIX — With funds approved by the 34th Legislature for replacement of the existing, deteriorated South Tender Landing Pier and repairs at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Terminal in Frederiksted, ...
Watch scenes of the Cyril E. King Airport here as Carlton Dowe, V.I. Port Authority's executive director, talks progress.
ST. THOMAS — The scene at the Cyril E. King Airport these days is always hectic. On Wednesday, 3,000 passengers and roughly 20 jets were expected to pass through the airport, according to V.I. Port ...
The Virgin Islands Port Authority announced this week that it has been awarded the National Project Designation by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). "With this designation, the U.S. Virgin Isl...
The V.I. Port Authority announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $3,826,687 in federal grants to the authority via the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appro...
An airline incentive program to attract increased airlift to the U.S. Virgin Islands has been renewed and published by the Virgin Islands Port Authority, VIPA announced Wednesday. VIPA’s Board of Go...
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